equator
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈkweɪ.tə//iˈkweɪ.tɚ/noun
Definitions
(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
Example: Slice the onion through the equator.
The celestial equator.